A hidden garden
A courtyard with plants, a fountain and hammocks: "like being in the jungle, with lots of art," writes one guest.
Downtown Tulum · Quintana Roo · Mexico
Maison Tulum
★★★
A small hotel tucked away among plants, fountains and Mexican art, two blocks from the main avenue and the ADO bus station. Continental breakfast, a rooftop terrace with hammocks and free wifi.
- 8.6on Expedia · 567 reviews
- 4.3on Google · 356 reviews
- 2blocks from the ADO station
Secure booking on Expedia · Rates change by date
A three-star with the soul of a home in downtown Tulum
Maison Tulum sits on the corner of Calle Alfa Norte and Sagitario Poniente, in the Centro neighborhood. From the front door you can walk to the restaurants, craft shops and ATMs of Avenida Tulum, and the ADO bus station is two blocks away: handy if you arrive by bus from Cancún or Playa del Carmen.
Inside, it's the opposite of the downtown noise: a tropical courtyard with plants, a fountain and plenty of Mexican decor. Guests describe it as "a little hideaway" and praise above all the cleanliness (9.0) and the staff (8.8). The beaches, ruins and cenotes are 2–4 km away.
See availability →What makes it special
Six concrete things, all taken from the listing and from guest reviews.
Cleanliness: 9.0
It's the hotel's highest score on Expedia.
Service: 8.8
Reviews keep saying the same thing: friendly staff and good local recommendations.
2 blocks from the ADO
Ideal if you arrive or leave by bus, even at night: contactless check-in helps.
Rooftop terrace
With hammocks, for breakfast or winding down at the end of the day.
Mexican decor
Every corner has art, color and traditional pottery: this is not a chain hotel.
Hotel photos
The rooms
Four types, for two to four guests. All with air conditioning, free wifi, a safe, a 32-inch cable TV, a pillow-top mattress and a private bathroom with a rain shower.
Standard room, King bed
The classic choice for two, with a city view and high-quality bedding.
See price →Penthouse, Queen bed
The largest room in the hotel: 45 m² for two guests, with a city view.
See price →Standard studio
For three guests in a single open space, with a city view.
See price →Suite
Designed for families or groups of four, with a double sofa bed.
See price →Hotel amenities
A small boutique hotel with no pool: its strengths are the garden, the terrace and the location.
- Continental breakfastIncluded. It's simple: coffee, bread and fruit.
- Free wifiIn the rooms and common areas.
- Air conditioningIn all rooms; "it cools really well," according to one guest.
- Terrace and gardenA rooftop with hammocks and a courtyard with plants and a fountain.
- Bike rentalsThe simplest way to get from downtown to the beach.
- Coffee or tea in the lobbyAvailable to guests.
- Tour helpThe hotel helps you buy tours and tickets.
- Luggage storageUseful if your bus leaves late on your last day.
- SafeIn the room and at the front desk.
- Multilingual staffThey speak several languages.
- Smoke-freeSmoking is not allowed in the hotel.
- Ground-floor caféBreakfast and lunch; it operates separately from the hotel.
Breakfast and where to eat
The hotel breakfast is simple; for something more substantial there are restaurants one or two minutes away on foot.
The hotel breakfast
Continental and included in the rate: coffee, bread and fruit to start the day.
The café downstairs
It operates separately from the hotel and serves breakfast and lunch on Mexican pottery with embroidered tablecloths.
Birria & Tequila · 1 min
The closest one, just around the corner.
La Fourneé · 3 min
A bakery for your morning coffee.
Charlie's · 4 min
A downtown Tulum classic.
Encanto Cantina · 4 min
For the evening, also within walking distance.
Beaches, ruins and cenotes
The hotel is in town, not on the coast. These are straight-line distances to the most popular spots; by bike or taxi you get there in a few minutes.
Tulum archaeological site · 3.6 km
The Mayan ruins on the cliff, facing the Caribbean Sea. It's best to go early.
Playa Paraíso · 3.5 km
White sand and turquoise water, a few minutes from the ruins.
Gran Cenote · 3.8 km
One of the best-known cenotes for swimming and snorkeling.
Cenote Calavera · 2 km
The cenote closest to the hotel, about 4 minutes by car.
Akumal · 26 km
The bay where you can swim with sea turtles.
Cobá · 41 km
Ruins deep in the jungle, with the Nohoch Mul pyramid.
When to go to Tulum
Average high temperature and rainfall in the Riviera Maya, month by month (approximate values).
28°Jan
29°Feb
30°Mar
31°Apr
32°May
32°Jun
32°Jul
32°Aug
32°Sep
31°Oct
29°Nov
28°Dec
Dry (Dec–Apr) Hot (May) Rainy (Jun–Nov) · mm
- ☀️ December to April is the dry season: less rain and peak tourist season.
- 🌡️ It's warm all year: highs of about 28 °C in winter and 32–33 °C in summer.
- 🌧️ September and October are the rainiest months; downpours are usually short.
- 🌀 Hurricane season runs from June to November, with the highest risk between August and October.
- 🌊 The sea is warm all year, between 26 and 29 °C.
- 🌿 Between spring and summer, sargassum can reach some beaches: check conditions before you go.
How to get here
Tulum Airport (TQO)
About 45 minutes by car, according to Expedia (21 km as the crow flies).
Cancún Airport (CUN)
About 110 km away. There are direct ADO buses to downtown Tulum.
ADO station, downtown Tulum
Two blocks from the hotel: you can walk there with your suitcase.
By car
The hotel has no parking of its own: you park on the street.
What's nearby
From Calle Alfa Norte at Sagitario Poniente, Centro neighborhood.
- ADO downtown station2 blocks
- Avenida Tulum2 blocks
- Parque Dos Aguas3 min walk
- Tulum Hospital8 min walk
- Cenote Calavera2 km
- Parque del Jaguar1.8 km
- Playa Paraíso3.5 km
- Tulum ruins3.6 km
- Gran Cenote3.8 km
- Tulum Airport21 km
- Akumal26 km
- Cobá41 km
What guests say
8.6 out of 10 on Expedia from 567 reviews, and 4.3 out of 5 on Google from 356 reviews.
9.0Cleanliness
8.8Service and staff
8.4Hotel condition
7.8Location
«A little gem hidden from the hustle and bustle, yet steps from everything. The room was big and had everything we needed.»
«It's like being in the jungle, with lots of art. The room was big, with good light, a comfortable bed and a good shower. Very clean.»
«It feels like stepping into a fairy tale. There are lovely details everywhere. Spotless, very comfortable room.»
«We came back for the third time: the hotel and the staff are incredible.»
«Lovely terrace for breakfast. Very close to downtown and the dive shop.»
«The ADO station is just two blocks away, very convenient.»
What to know before you book
Check-in from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Contactless. Outside those hours, subject to availability. Check-out before 12:00 PM.
Minimum age: 18
Photo ID and a card or cash for incidentals are required.
Cash deposit
MXN 500 per stay, paid at the hotel.
Extra bed
MXN 200 per night, subject to availability.
Payment methods
Credit cards, debit cards and cash.
No pool or elevator
And no parking of its own: you park on the street.
There are cats at the hotel
One guest describes them as "the most adorable"; keep this in mind if you have allergies.
Insect repellent
With so much garden, it's worth bringing some, as everywhere in Tulum.
Things to do in Tulum
5-star tours on Viator that depart from Tulum or the surrounding area. Book online, with cancellation terms that vary by tour.
Ruins of Tulum Expres Half Day Private Tour
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Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles
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Cenote Paddleboarding and Snorkeling in Tulum
See the tour →
Sian Ka'an & Birdwatching Tours By Eddy
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Coba Ruins and Punta Laguna Monkey Reserve Day Tour from Tulum
See the tour →
Mayan Backroads Private Bike Tour from Tulum
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Calle Alfa Norte at Sagitario Poniente, Colonia Centro, 77780 Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Book your stay at Maison Tulum
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See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is Maison Tulum?
In the Centro neighborhood of Tulum, at Calle Alfa Norte and Sagitario Poniente, two blocks from Avenida Tulum and the ADO bus station.
Is breakfast included?
Yes: the hotel includes a simple continental breakfast. On the ground floor there's a café, which operates separately, with more substantial breakfasts.
How far is the beach?
Playa Paraíso is about 3.5 km away and the Tulum ruins are 3.6 km. You can get there by bike (the hotel rents them) or by taxi in a few minutes.
Does it have a pool or parking?
No. It's a small boutique hotel with no pool and no parking of its own; you park on the street.
What time is check-in?
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, contactless. Check-out is before 12:00 PM.
How do I get here from the airport?
Tulum Airport is about 45 minutes away by car. From Cancún there are direct ADO buses to the downtown Tulum station, two blocks from the hotel.
What do the rooms have?
Air conditioning, free wifi, a safe, a 32-inch cable TV, a pillow-top mattress and a private bathroom with a rain shower and toiletries.
Is there an elevator?
No, the hotel doesn't have an elevator.